Controversial streamer Hasan Piker at S.F. rally supporting Saikat Chakrabarti

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That “aura of authenticity” wafting over Mission Bay? It’s a deliberate part of developers’ plans for the new neighborhood, writes Nicholas David. See his story about the hot local businesses coming to the eastern waterfront.

In election news, progressive streaming superstar Hasan Piker flew in for a rally last night with congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti, who says he’s running to “completely change” the direction of the Democratic Party. Kelly Waldron reports on the backlash from S.F. supervisor Matt Dorsey.

It’s Friday, and that means a brand-new comic from Neil Ballard—see below!

Junyao Yang has the latest Sunset Buzz, including the outdoor exhibit on Sunset Dunes near Judah that showcases historical photos of the neighborhood.

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Sara

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A group of people stand on a stage holding campaign signs behind a podium with a "Saikat for SF" sign under a disco ball, in front of an audience.

Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

“Let a thousand Zohrans bloom.”

A person wearing a helmet and backpack rides a bicycle through a city intersection with an apartment building and grocery store in the background.

S.F.’s hottest businesses come to Mission Bay

“I think they work enough of the local flavor into it that it doesn’t feel like we’re in a simulation.”

We Cover the Sunset Now

By Neil Ballard

A comic shows a surfer watching the sunset over the ocean, then requesting news coverage for District 4. The reporter admits to misunderstanding "Sunset News" as sunset scenery.

Around the Neighborhoods

A small, modern building with large windows is seen in a park with urban houses and hills in the background on a cloudy day.

Sunset Buzz: New cafes on Taraval, Japanese bento box on Judah, photos on the Great Highway

“Sit, sip, slow down.”

SNAP

A surfer rides a wave near the base of a large red bridge structure on a foggy day.

Catching a wave

By Walter Mackins

Events

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Today: Sleaze Freaks: An Indie Sleaze Dance Party, at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, April 8, 9-11PM

Tomorrow: Spring Garden Party and Fundraiser, at Garden for the Environment, April 9, 2-5PM

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